Senior Lab Technologist: QA, ISO 17025, Training

City of Red Deer; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Red Deer is seeking a senior Laboratory Technologist to provide leadership in an ISO 17025 accredited facility. You will coordinate daily lab activities, support QA/QC, assist with method validation, and train Laboratory Technologists to ensure safe, accurate testing.

This full-time role requires Grade 12, a two-year Chemical Technology program, and four years of related laboratory experience, with strong communication, data management, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Strong computer skills with city-based software, databases, and lab information systems.
• Ability to work independently and in teams, following instructions and guiding others.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities within a regulated lab environment.
• Experience in QA/QC and awareness of ISO 17025 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complex laboratory analyses to ensure accurate, reliable results.
• Maintain QA/QC programs and ISO 17025 accreditation compliance.
• Provide senior technical support and coordinate daily lab activities.
• Train, mentor, and guide Laboratory Technologists; assign work.
• Lead safety and corrective action activities in the lab.
• Prepare technical reports and support stakeholder communication.
• Drive continuous improvement of lab methods and quality systems.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Computer literacy

Independent work

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Chemical Technology program (2-year)

Tools

LIMS

Job description

The City of Red Deer is seeking a senior Laboratory Technologist to provide leadership in an ISO 17025 accredited facility. You will coordinate daily lab activities, support QA/QC, assist with method validation, and train Laboratory Technologists to ensure safe, accurate testing.

This full-time role requires Grade 12, a two-year Chemical Technology program, and four years of related laboratory experience, with strong communication, data management, and problem-solving skills.